Open Net with Madison Short

As the 2009 season kicks into high gear, LibertyFlames.com will begin running a segment entitled "Open Net," giving women's soccer fans an in-depth look at members of this year's squad. Each spotlight will feature a different player, and the reports will run weekly over the remainder of the season.

Today, the "Open Net" segment kicks off by highlighting Madison Short, a freshman from Dallas, Texas.

Short, a midfielder for the Lady Flames, scored her first collegiate goal in Liberty's 2-1 victory over the Buccaneers of East Tennessee State on Aug. 30. She is also tied for third on the squad with three shots on the year.

Short graduated from Lake Highlands High School in the spring, where she was named first-team all-district all four years, and was honored as the District 9-5A Newcomer of the Year as a freshman. She is pursuing a degree in nursing at Liberty.

Getting to know Madison Short

What is your favorite Bible verse and why? Philippians 4:13.

I know it's not good for me, but I love to eat … Cheetos. What was the best movie you watched over the last year? Twilight.

I came to Liberty because … I needed a break from Texas, and I loved the school.

My earliest memory while competing in my sport is … Playing on the little bitty fields in kindergarten.

If you could be somebody else for a day, who would you be and why? Britney Spears, so I can regain her image, and tell people to get off her back.

My dream job would be … To be Vanna White.

The team that I'm most looking forward to competing against this year is (and why) … Virginia. My boyfriend plays on the men's team there so I am friends with some of the girls, and their field is amazing.

What is the best book you have ever read (other than the Bible)? Twilight.

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why? Invisibility, so I can do what I want.

The TV show I can't live without watching each week is (and why) ... The Office, because it's the best show ever.

If I were named "Coach for a Day", I would make my coaches (and why) … Run, run, run.

My favorite thing about being a part of the Liberty women's soccer team is (and why) … The girls. I am blessed to get to be able to be a family with them. If you could have dinner with three people throughout history, who would they be and why? Britney Spears, because she is the greatest thing in the world; Edward from Twilight, because he's hot and a vampire; and the Donder Mifflin employees (from The Office).

What cartoon character are you most like (and why)? Piglet. Alyssa Andersen told me I looked like him.

If someone would look at the songs on my iPod, I would be embarrassed for them to see I have this song … High School Musical – all of the songs! What is the most exciting thing you did this summer? Parasailing. What is your favorite vacation spot? California.